DIGEST 2006 - Sabita
DIGEST 2006 - Sabita
DIGEST 2006 - Sabita
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compositional fractions (See Table<br />
4). Each fraction is then analysed<br />
for its contribution to the overall<br />
mix volumetrics.<br />
By comparing the size of particles<br />
that fit into the voids between the<br />
largest aggregate pieces, and the<br />
size of the largest aggregate<br />
pieces found in a fraction, ratios<br />
can be developed that are an<br />
indication of how well all the<br />
particles in the fraction fit together<br />
and what the mix characteristics<br />
will be like. The Bailey Method can<br />
be used to predict how changes in<br />
the factors that affect packing will<br />
change the resultant volumetrics,<br />
compactability and segregation<br />
potential of a particular mixture.<br />
See Table 3 for packing factors,<br />
which vary from mix to mix.<br />
• Principle 2: Evaluates the<br />
coarse fraction and how the<br />
particle sizes in the coarse<br />
fraction pack together, and<br />
how this influences the<br />
packing of the fine fraction.<br />
(The volume of voids in the<br />
coarse aggregate, course<br />
fraction compactability and<br />
segregation susceptibility are<br />
also appraised.);<br />
• Principle 3: Evaluates the<br />
packing of the overall fine<br />
fraction in the combined<br />
blend;<br />
• Principle 4: Evaluates the<br />
packing of the fine part of the<br />
fine fraction.<br />
All four principles of the Bailey<br />
Method are interactive and must<br />
be monitored for changes. If a<br />
Gradings<br />
Continuously graded<br />
Gap graded<br />
Compactive effort<br />
Type = static, impact, shearing<br />
Amount = field vs laboratory<br />
Strength<br />
Individual aggregate toughness<br />
Shape<br />
Flat and elongated<br />
Cubical or round<br />
Surface texture<br />
Smooth<br />
Rough<br />
Size<br />
Nominated max. particle size<br />
Table 3: Properties that influence mix packing and end compaction<br />
Principles of the Bailey<br />
Method:<br />
Four principles are adopted in the<br />
method:<br />
• Principle 1: Determines the<br />
break between coarse and<br />
fine aggregates. From this it<br />
is established which particles<br />
create voids and which ones<br />
fill them and which fraction<br />
(coarse or fine) is in control;<br />
gradation changes, then all four<br />
principals must be reviewed.<br />
Evaluation of Dolerite and<br />
Quartzite mixes with Bailey<br />
Method:<br />
The dolerite and quartzite mixes<br />
were evaluated with the four<br />
Bailey principles, and the results<br />
are given in Table 4.<br />
The dolerite mix, somewhere<br />
between coarse and fine (more<br />
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